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Magical Lanterns Illuminate Historic Welsh Canal
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Brecon and Monmouthshire canal celebrated its 225th anniversary with a Christmas lantern display.
- The event featured illuminated canoes, kayaks, a swan, and a horse lantern.
- Hundreds participated in lantern parades along the canal in December.
The Brecon and Monmouthshire canal, a historic waterway in Wales, was recently illuminated by a stunning Christmas lantern display, celebrating its 225th anniversary. This event honored the canal's first cargo journey, which took place on Christmas Eve 1800.
The festive celebration saw hundreds of people participate in vibrant lantern parades throughout December. Attendees were treated to a spectacle of illuminated canoes and kayaks gliding along the water, alongside creative lanterns shaped like a swan and a horse.
Once an industrial corridor, the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal now attracts approximately three million visitors annually. The magical lantern displays, featuring handmade lanterns and even illuminated dog collars, created an enchanting atmosphere for families and participants.
